First Coast Technical College welcomes nationally acclaimed culinarian, television personality and New York Times best-selling author, Chef Jeff Henderson, on Wed., Feb. 20th at 7 p.m.  FCTC’s evening with Chef Jeff will feature his rendition of how his discovery of food was the catalyst for professional success, and will be followed by a signing of his bestselling memoir, COOKED. Tickets are also available for a pre-event reception with Chef Jeff. The lucky few ticket holders to this event will be invited to a small reception where they can interact personally with the chef while enjoying drinks and appetizers.  All proceeds benefit FCTC’s Fresh Starts in Culinary Arts, which will provide training for our homeless neighbors who desire to pursue their dreams in the culinary world. Graduates of Fresh Starts will be credentialed and ready for employment in food services, or they may decide to transfer into FCTC’s award-winning School of Culinary Arts, for advanced training.  While there can only be one Chef Jeff, who knows how many locals will be inspired to follow in his footsteps and make their mark in the food industry, as they write their own stories of personal triumph over adversity? The answer to this may lie in the delivery of innovative opportunities, such as Fresh Starts, and the outpouring of support from a community that catches the contagious impact of Chef Jeff’s belief in the yearning and ability of the human spirit to rise to the pinnacle of excellence. This intimate evening with Chef Jeff, in FCTC’s Conference Center, is available to 400 guests. Tickets are $20 and Sponsorships are available. For tickets, visit www.fctc.edu or contact Jill Miller at 907-547-3386 or jill.miller@fctc.edu. To learn more about Chef Jeff, visit www.chefjefflive.com An Evening with Chef Jeff 20.00